Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD•Tempe, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) for skilled care community and behavioral health facilities. This position may be split or filled with one RD. The candidate must be able to complete onsite visits Monday-Friday during regular business hours. Total hours per week could vary depending on the candidate and the number of communities assigned, with an average of 14-20 hours weekly. DiningRD has been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs since 1994, offering comprehensive food and nutrition programs designed and supported by registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. They currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to over 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. DiningRD values its employees and is committed to providing a positive work atmosphere with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work with expert RD colleagues.

Requirements

Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
Licensed (if required by State)
CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Nice To Haves

2 years of consulting experience is preferred.
Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company in a professional manner.
Enjoy coaching and mentoring others.
clinical nutrition: 2 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards.
Work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of residents.
Provide nutrition education.
Work on an MDS with the team.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.